Kier Group is committed to providing working conditions that are safe and healthy for all employees and those under their control. The Group’s operations shall be carried out so that so far as is reasonably practicable the Health, Safety or Conditions of any person or property will be protected.
The Board is committed to the provision of adequate resources, information and training to ensure that the Management Teams can deliver the objectives set by the Board for continuous improvement throughout the business.
This Policy is implemented through the policies of the individual divisions and companies of the Group. Divisional and company boards of directors are responsible for ensuring that standards and objectives set in the Kier Group Health & Safety Management System, held by each business, are delivered locally to appropriate business sector requirements.
The requirements of the Health & Safety Policy are communicated to all employees and the involvement of those individuals within the Group active in the Management of Health & Safety is actively promoted through effective and regular consultation.
The Health, Safety and Welfare of all employees and those who may be affected by our work is an integral part of our business performance . The performance of each business will be measured against the objectives set by the Board and reviewed on a regular basis along with proposals for the continuous improvement of the standards achieved. Compliance with legal requirements is regarded a minimum standard that should be achieved.
The Board shall review this policy and associated Management System, periodically taking action if necessary to ensure its effectiveness.
J Dodds
Chief Executive
For and on behalf of Kier Group plc
January 2007
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